References for 1 Thessalonians 1:4

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Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated "brothers") refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God's family, the church

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because 9our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and 10in the Holy Spirit and with full 11conviction. You know 12what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.